Tonino Castracane died peacefully at Schervier Pavilion in Warwick, NY on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was 89 years old.

Born in Villa Santa Maria, Italy on April 10, 1931 to parents Pio and Agata Castracane, he came to this country as a young teen. He was a veteran of the Korean War in the US Army and served in Germany. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Prior to his retirement, Tonino worked as a maitre’d at Il Gattopardo in New York City. After his retirement, he spent many years living in Hemlock Farms, Hawley, PA, before moving to Warwick, NY. He was a lover of nature and the outdoors.  He loved to do bird calls and animal sounds.  He also loved to go fishing and as a result,  so did his children and grandchildren!

Tonino is survived by his son, John P. Castracane of Warwick and daughter, Linda A. Belokostolsky and her husband Denis of Warwick. Cherished by five grandchildren: Elliot J. Belokostolsky of Warwick; Jonathan E. Bittner of Philadelphia, PA; Eric J. Belokostolsky of Burlington, ME; Vanessa M. Miller and her husband Rob of Hawley, PA and Cynthia A. Caruso and her husband Tom of Malvern, PA and four great grandchildren: Lily, Robbie, Matteo and Gabriella. He was predeceased by his wife, Elena a year ago and two daughters: Gabriella Bittner and Marcelle Castracane.

Sincere appreciation and gratitude go to those who cared for Tonino at Mt. Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion.  He survived quarantine four times (never complained) and never fell victim to Covid-19. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 20 at St. Stephen RC Church, 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, NY.  Entombment will follow the mass at The Evergreens Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.